Daily Quiz #1210
General Knowledge Quiz for Friday, 11 May 2012
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Q1.
In 1988, 290 people were killed when an Iranian airliner was shot down by a ship belonging to what navy?
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Q2.
Which Pope was elected in 2005?
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Q3.
What does "VAT" stand for in Britain?
C
Vernal Astronomical Tourism
D
Veterinary Animal Treatment
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Q4.
Which of these has the shortest wavelength?
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Q5.
In the 2004 film "Sideways", the character of Miles is disparaging about what?
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Q6.
Where are the islands called Big Chicken, Chick, Hen, East Sister, Middle and Mohawk?
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Q7.
Which regatta is a challenge-driven series of match races between two yachts?
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